Complete list of events

October 07, 2001

Returning home, Columbia University political scientist Charles Hamilton, biographer of Adam Clayton Powell, spins his story of politics, passion and patronage in Bronzeville. Additional presenters include Charles Branham, Lerone Bennett, Adam Green and James Grossman. Presented in partnership with the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations and the Human Relations Foundation of Chicago.

8-10 a.m., DuSable Museum of African American History

Saturday, Nov. 10

South Side Arts & Literature

Art Institute curator Daniel Schulman interviews James Parker, Anna Tyler and Susan Woodson about the significance of the historic South Side Community Art Center. B.J. Bolden, director of the Gwendolyn Brooks Center at Chicago State, then leads a discussion of South Side literature with poet Haki R. Madhubuti and scholar Jacqueline Bryant. Includes dramatic readings, historic footage and performance.

Closing Festival Concert: Legends on Stage and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble: Music from the Original Regal Theater

Gospel, jazz and blues legends appear together on one stage in a special concert program chaired by Tribune arts critic Howard Reich. Featuring The Barrett Sisters, Franz Jackson, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Honeyboy Edwards and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble with singer Bobbi Wilsyn.

8-10 p.m., Field Museum, Simpson Theatre

Series 28B: $25

Series 28C: Chicago's Legendary South Side

Saturday, Nov. 10

The Glory of Gospel

Gospel legend Albertina Walker performs with Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago. Introduced by Lena McLin.

1-3 p.m., Kennedy-King College

Saturday, Nov. 10

How South Side Deejays Influenced Culture

Impressive and original radio personalities each made their mark on politics, religion and popular culture. Invited guests include Lucky Cordell, Cliff Kelley, Herb Kent, Barry Mayo and Charles Walton. Features tapes from historic broadcasts. Presented in collaboration with The HistoryMakers.

3:30-5 p.m., Kennedy-King College

Sunday, Nov. 11

Houston A. Baker Jr.: Chicago, the Great Migration, and the Blues

Duke University professor Houston A. Baker Jr. (author of "Blues, Ideology and Afro-American Literature") talks about the power of the music that emanated from the South Side. Book sales and signing follow. Presented in partnership with the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations and the Human Relations Foundation of Chicago.

10-11 a.m., Chicago Historical Society

Sunday, Nov. 11

Closing Festival Concert

Legends on Stage and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble: Music from the Original Regal Theater

Gospel, jazz and blues legends appear together on one stage in a special concert program chaired by Tribune arts critic Howard Reich. Featuring The Barrett Sisters, Franz Jackson, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Honeyboy Edwards and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble with singer Bobbi Wilsyn.

8-10 p.m., Field Museum, Simpson Theatre

Series 28C: $20

Legendary South Side Combination: Subscribe now to Series 28A, 28B and 28C and enjoy all the Legendary South Side programs for the special price of $45.

Series C29

Children's Humanities Festival: City of Dreams

The Children's Humanities Festival is underwritten by generous grants from Virginia S. Gassel, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, and the Takiff Family Foundation.

Saturday, Nov. 3

Sarah Stewart & David Small: Journey to Chicago

Stewart and Caldecott winner Small tell the story of an Amish girl's first trip to the big, busy city of Chicago, bringing their audience along on the journey. Book sales and signing follow. For ages 6-12.

10-11 a.m., Ogden Elementary School

Saturday, Nov. 3

Free event!

Artreach: Exhibition and Demonstration Workshop

Watch an Artreach class in action, as facilitators lead a workshop with students from El Hogar Del Nino community center. (Artwork will be on exhibit from Nov. 1- Dec. 31 at the Fourth Presbyterian Church Gallery, 126 N. Chestnut St., Wednesdays through Saturdays 11-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ogden Elementary School

Saturday, Nov. 3

Merit School of Music

A concert by students from the Merit School of Music, performing in jazz and classical styles. For ages 6-12.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ogden Elementary School

Saturday, Nov. 3

The Magic Carpet: Stories, Songs and Ancient Art

Take a magic carpet ride to ancient Egypt with storyteller Judith Heineman and musician Daniel Marcotte. Presented in partnership with The Oriental Institute. For ages 6-12.

1-2 p.m., Ogden Elementary School

Saturday, Nov. 3

Workshop: The Magic Carpet Arts Project

Take part in a hands-on art project inspired by the stories in The Magic Carpet. Write your name in hieroglyphs and cuneiform, make an Egyptian headdress, and take home a mummy! Presented in partnership with the Oriental Institute. For ages 6-12.